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Key Facts: Fast Stream Tests Exam

3

Core Online Test Types (verbal, numerical, judgement)

GOV.UK / Civil Service Careers

Cubiks

Numerical Test Provider (Talogy)

Civil Service Careers

Free

Application & Test Fee

Civil Service Fast Stream

T-scores

Typical Scoring Method (mean 50, SD 10)

Civil Service aptitude testing

Remote

Tests Taken Online Within a Set Window

GOV.UK guidance

No specialist knowledge

Required to Sit the Tests

GOV.UK guidance

The Civil Service Fast Stream Online Tests are the UK government's online assessment stages for its graduate leadership scheme. Candidates take a Verbal Test (true/false/cannot say), a Cubiks-supplied Numerical Test (data interpretation), and a Judgement Test rating the effectiveness of actions, plus work-style questionnaires and a case study. Tests are completed remotely within a set window, most are untimed, scoring uses T-scores/percentiles, and there is no application or test fee.

Sample Fast Stream Tests Practice Questions

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1Passage: "After the online tests are unlocked on an applicant's homepage, candidates have seven days to complete them before the expiry time shown there. Candidates who do not submit before that deadline are automatically withdrawn from that year's competition." Statement: Applicants who miss the online-test deadline are withdrawn from the current year's competition.
A.True
B.False
C.Cannot Say
D.Partially true
Explanation: The passage states candidates have seven days once tests unlock and that missing the deadline means automatic withdrawal from that year's competition. The statement matches this exactly, so it is True.
2Passage: "The 2026 Civil Service Fast Stream online stage comprises two tests: Work-based scenarios and a Case Study assessment. Both are completed remotely and are not timed, though they should take about 90 minutes in total." Statement: The Fast Stream online stage includes a separate Cubiks numerical reasoning test.
A.True
B.False
C.Cannot Say
D.True for graphs only
Explanation: The passage lists only Work-based scenarios and the Case Study assessment. A separate Cubiks numerical test is not mentioned and contradicts the described two-test format, so the statement is False.
3Passage: "The Civil Service Judgement Test presents realistic workplace scenarios and asks candidates to rate how effective each suggested action would be." Statement: The Judgement Test asks candidates to write a short essay explaining their decisions.
A.True
B.False
C.Cannot Say
D.True for the case study
Explanation: The passage says the Judgement Test asks candidates to rate how effective each action would be. Writing an essay is not mentioned and contradicts the described rating task, so the statement is False.
4Passage: "The department's flexible-working policy allows staff to vary their start time between 07:30 and 10:00, provided core hours of 10:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 16:00 are covered." Statement: A member of staff may begin work at 11:00 under this policy.
A.True
B.False
C.Cannot Say
D.Cannot Say without manager approval
Explanation: The latest permitted start time is 10:00, and core hours begin at 10:00. Starting at 11:00 would breach the morning core hours, so the statement contradicts the passage and is False.
5Passage: "The report found that productivity rose in three of the five teams after the new software was introduced. The remaining teams saw no measurable change." Statement: Productivity fell in two of the teams after the software was introduced.
A.True
B.False
C.Cannot Say
D.True for one team only
Explanation: The passage says two teams saw 'no measurable change,' which is not the same as a fall. Claiming productivity fell contradicts the passage, so the statement is False.
6Passage: "The consultation received 4,200 responses. Of these, 60% were from members of the public and the remainder from organisations." Statement: More than 1,500 responses came from organisations.
A.True
B.False
C.Cannot Say
D.Cannot Say without the breakdown
Explanation: If 60% (2,520) came from the public, the remaining 40% came from organisations: 40% of 4,200 is 1,680, which is more than 1,500. The statement is supported, so it is True.
7Passage: "The policy team meets every Monday. Major decisions require a quorum of at least four of the seven members." Statement: A meeting attended by three members can take major decisions.
A.True
B.False
C.Cannot Say
D.True if the chair attends
Explanation: A quorum of at least four members is required for major decisions. Three members fall below the quorum, so the statement contradicts the passage and is False.
8Passage: "The Fast Stream is open to graduates and those expecting to graduate by the following September. Some schemes also accept applications from existing civil servants." Statement: Only graduates may apply to the Fast Stream.
A.True
B.False
C.Cannot Say
D.True for digital schemes only
Explanation: The passage says applicants may be graduates OR those expecting to graduate, and some schemes accept existing civil servants. The word 'only' makes the statement too restrictive and contradicts the passage, so it is False.
9Passage: "The grant scheme funded 120 projects last year. The team expects demand to grow but has not confirmed next year's budget." Statement: The grant scheme will fund more than 120 projects next year.
A.True
B.False
C.Cannot Say
D.False because the budget will fall
Explanation: The passage says the team expects demand to grow but has NOT confirmed the budget. Without a confirmed budget, the number of future projects cannot be determined, so the correct response is Cannot Say.
10Passage: "All new starters complete an induction in their first week. Induction includes a security briefing and an introduction to the Civil Service Code." Statement: The induction includes a security briefing.
A.True
B.False
C.Cannot Say
D.Cannot Say for remote starters
Explanation: The passage explicitly lists a security briefing as part of induction. The statement restates this fact directly, so it is True.

About the Fast Stream Tests Exam

The Civil Service Fast Stream Online Tests are the early online assessment stages for the UK government's flagship graduate leadership development scheme and reflect the wider Civil Service aptitude test suite. Candidates complete the Civil Service Verbal Test (true/false/cannot-say judgements from written passages), the Civil Service Numerical Test (multiple-choice data interpretation from tables, charts and graphs, supplied by Cubiks), and the Civil Service Judgement Test, in which work-relevant scenarios are rated for how effective each action would be. The Fast Stream also uses work-style questionnaires, work-based scenarios and a case study assessment. Tests are taken remotely within a set application window, most are untimed with advisory durations, and there is no fee to apply or sit them.

Assessment

Question count not published by the exam provider

Time Limit

Completed within a set window; most tests untimed with advisory durations

Passing Score

Set per scheme each cycle; scored on relative performance (T-scores/percentiles)

Exam Fee

Free (no application or test fee) (UK Civil Service (Civil Service HR / Cabinet Office); numerical test supplied by Cubiks (Talogy))

Fast Stream Tests Exam Content Outline

~30%

Civil Service Verbal Test

Written passages with statements marked True, False, or Cannot Say based only on the information given, testing comprehension and inference

~30%

Civil Service Numerical Test

Multiple-choice data interpretation from tables, charts and graphs (supplied by Cubiks): percentages, ratios, averages and trends

~30%

Civil Service Judgement Test (SJT)

Work-relevant scenarios where candidates rate the effectiveness of actions against Civil Service values and behaviours

~10%

Questionnaires & Case Study

Work-style and work-strengths questionnaires plus the Fast Stream work-based scenarios and case study assessment

How to Pass the Fast Stream Tests Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Set per scheme each cycle; scored on relative performance (T-scores/percentiles)
  • Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
  • Time limit: Completed within a set window; most tests untimed with advisory durations
  • Exam fee: Free (no application or test fee)

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 145 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Fast Stream Tests Study Tips from Top Performers

1On verbal items, answer using only the passage — choose 'Cannot Say' when the passage does not give enough information rather than relying on general knowledge.
2For numerical questions, read the units and the exact question carefully; many traps come from dividing by the wrong base or confusing 'satisfied' with 'not satisfied'.
3Practice fast mental and on-paper arithmetic for percentages, ratios, and averages so Cubiks-style data interpretation feels routine.
4In the judgement test, anchor answers in the Civil Service Code values — integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality — not personal preference.
5For effectiveness-rating items, favour actions that address the issue constructively, communicate early, and respect colleagues; penalise concealment and blame-shifting.
6Answer work-style questionnaires honestly and consistently — there is no right answer, and inconsistency can weaken your profile.
7Confirm your application window and complete every stage before the deadline, and request any reasonable adjustments early.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Civil Service Fast Stream Online Tests?

They are the online assessment stages for the UK Civil Service Fast Stream graduate scheme. They include a verbal reasoning test (true/false/cannot say), a numerical reasoning test (data interpretation), and a judgement test, plus work-style questionnaires and, for the Fast Stream, work-based scenarios and a case study.

How is the verbal test structured?

You read a passage and then judge statements as True, False, or Cannot Say using only the information in the passage. No outside knowledge is allowed, and the test is generally untimed with an advisory duration.

Who supplies the numerical test?

The Fast Stream numerical reasoning test is supplied by Cubiks (now part of Talogy). It presents data in tables, charts and graphs and asks multiple-choice questions, with only one correct answer per item.

What does the judgement test measure?

The Civil Service Judgement Test presents work-relevant scenarios and asks you to rate how effective each possible action would be, often on a scale from counterproductive to effective. It assesses judgement aligned to Civil Service values and behaviours.

How are the tests scored?

Aptitude tests are typically scored relative to other candidates and reported as T-scores or percentiles, with the required standard set per scheme and cycle. There is no single fixed pass mark published across all schemes.

How much do the tests cost?

Nothing. There is no fee to apply for the Civil Service Fast Stream or to sit the online tests. You only invest your own preparation time.

Are the tests timed and where are they taken?

The tests are taken remotely online within a set application window. Most of the aptitude tests are untimed but give advisory durations, and all stages must be completed before the deadline.

Can I get reasonable adjustments?

Yes. Candidates can request reasonable adjustments in advance, such as additional time or screen-reader compatible formats, to ensure fair access to the online tests.